hang4 saan1衡山
Jyutpinghang4 saan1
Yalehàhng sāan
Definition
Heng Mountain, a famous mountain in Hunan province, China; also refers to Hengshan County.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to the county in Hunan province. It is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing travel plans or geography. When referring to the famous mountain located there, locals usually call it 衡山, but it is distinct from the county administrative division.
Examples
Do you know where Hengshan is?
I will go to Hengshan for a few days next month.
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Common phrases
Hengshan County
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Grammar guides
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